Doves flew over Beijing's Chinese People's Anti-Japanese War Memorial Hall today as crowds gathered to mark the 87th anniversary of the Lugou Bridge Incident – the catalyst for China's united resistance against Japanese invasion in 1937. 🕊️
The 'Flames of Resistance' exhibition showcases over 200 wartime artifacts, from handwritten letters to rusted rifles, each telling stories of ordinary people turned heroes. 🔥 Curators describe it as 'a time capsule of national resilience.'
Why This History Matters Now
Known as the 'July 7 Incident,' the 1937 clash at Lugou Bridge (Marco Polo Bridge) triggered eight years of full-scale resistance. Organizers stress the commemoration isn't about old grievances, but preserving the spirit of unity. 'These artifacts are teachers,' says memorial guide Li Wei. 'They show how ordinary people shaped history.' 📜
Young visitors can join live-streamed tours showing bullet marks on the bridge and newly restored resistance posters – perfect for history buffs scrolling through TikTok! 🔍📱
